Project - Similarity Problem Solver Objective: to create a problem solving tool using an Excel spreadsheet that can be used to apply the principles of similarity in a variety of contexts.
1. Your Assignment - Use a spreadsheet to create a tool that will assist you in solving problems that involve principles of similarity.
5. Worked Problems - Use the sample problems provided by your teacher to test your problem solving tool. Here are some possible ideas for what your tool could be used to do:
- determine if polygons are similar
- solve for unknown values in a polygon
- check to see if answers you have calculated by hand are correct
6. Extension - If you finish your assignment, try experimenting with advanced Excel functions in your similarity solver. Excel is a very robust piece of software and there are many tutorials on the web. Here are a few to get you started but feel free to look for others.
Objective: to create a problem solving tool using an Excel spreadsheet that can be used to apply the principles of similarity in a variety of contexts.
1. Your Assignment - Use a spreadsheet to create a tool that will assist you in solving problems that involve principles of similarity.
2. Examples:
Example Using Basic Excel Formulas
Example Using Excel Solver Video
3.Excel Resources
4. Feedback Rubric
5. Worked Problems - Use the sample problems provided by your teacher to test your problem solving tool. Here are some possible ideas for what your tool could be used to do:
- determine if polygons are similar
- solve for unknown values in a polygon
- check to see if answers you have calculated by hand are correct
6. Extension - If you finish your assignment, try experimenting with advanced Excel functions in your similarity solver. Excel is a very robust piece of software and there are many tutorials on the web. Here are a few to get you started but feel free to look for others.
Thanks!